It was late Thursday afternoon when Jacquie Rutherford and Brenda Snowden from Mt. Rainier Federal Credit Union arrived at the Puyallup School District with an SUV full of school supply donations.

The number of donations they collect are matched by the City of Puyallup. Next, the Red Canoe Credit Union will match a dollar for each pound of supplies donated.

The annual school supply drive provides essential basic supplies and backpacks to students and families in need. Items needed the most are large backpacks; 2inch binders; dividers; highlighters; sharpies; three ring pencil pouches; and colored pencils.

The supplies will be gathered and distributed to the district’s 32 schools to help students who need them the most.

School supply donations will be collected from August 6 – 24. A list of drop-off locations and community partners can be found on the Communities In Schools of Puyallup’s website. Businesses can also register to accept donations through the site.

The Puyallup School District, in partnership with our diverse communities, educates and inspires students to reach their full potential.

“Puyallup School District provides equal opportunities in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Students and staff are protected against sexual harassment by anyone in any school program or activity, including on the school campus, on the school bus, or off-campus, such as a school-sponsored field trip.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination or harassment may be directed to:
ADA/Human Resources Compliance Coordinator: Amie Brandmire ~ (253) 841-8666, brandmah@puyallup.k12.wa.us;
Chief Equity and Achievement Officer: Gerald Denman ~ (253) 840-8966, denmange@puyallup.k12.wa.us;
Title IX Coordinator, Jim Meyerhoff – (253) 841-8785, meyerhja@puyallup.k12.wa.us; or
Section 504 Coordinator, Gerald Denman ~ (253) 840-8966, denmange@puyallup.k12.wa.us.
All individuals may be reached at this address:
Puyallup School District
302 2nd Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372”